Kollin Byers is a rising sophomore on the NC State football team. One day at practice he discovered he had another passion. Members of the Western Wake Fire Department visited a practice at NC State and Byers was inspired. He submitted an application to become a volunteer firefighter and has been working there since January. Byers said time management is key when juggling school, practice and work. He tries to work around two night shifts a week, working from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and then going to class followed by practice. Byers said the feeling he gets while helping out in the community makes giving up his time worth it.